*Got One* Starter incubator

[Celtic Hill]

What is a good Starter incubator, something on the smaller side easy to use, inexpensive like less then $100? I thought it would be nice each year instead of buying new chicks to get an incubator and just do that, i would really only want 3-4 chicks each year. Just a thought i had, I know McMurray has the little dome one with the yellow bottom but that seems really basic. Any thoughts/suggestions?

 

[Bammy]

I have been thinking about trying to hatch some eggs too. Love to get some ideas on choosing an incubator.

 

[barred-rocks-rock]

The Brinsea Eco Incubator

 

[Daidohead]

Hello, I can't help with the incubator, but I do know there is no such thing as 3 or 4 chicks a year if you have an incubator.

 

[mickbear]

we got the Little Giant incubator from Tractor Supply and bought the egg turnner also,both for around $85.00 total.and just had our first chick hatch at 4:00 this afternoon!

 

[Kung Foo Chicken]

Easy is a relative term. You still have to know what you are doing.
I have a lot of LG's that some people say is hard to use but, get
great hatches once I figured out the quirks of the incubator itself.
(insulation tape between top and bottom halves, placement)


The easiest under 100.00 for such small batches is a broody hen.
I've got one of those going too. I have to check her nest once per
day to make sure the other hens haven't put in an extra. She is
truly a set it and forget it model.

 

[Celtic Hill]

Quote:
Wishfull thinking!

 

[babsbag]

I haven't used one yet, but if you can't get the hen I would vote for the Brinsea Mini Eco. From what I have read and heard everyone that has one likes it. Heck, I like it and I don't even have one...yet.

 

[Celtic Hill]

oooooo i like them! So if i save 2 dollors from each paycheck next year i can get one! lol, im so frugal

 

[paddock36]

I built my own after joining BYC because I couldn't bring myself to spend the money and I decided I wanted to hatch some eggs. I only had to buy the thermostat and the light kit. Everything else was stuff lying around. I have to hand turn but it's been a lot of fun for me and my kids. Even my DH helps turn the eggs too.